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"You here to apply at the Bards College? Well don't bother―you're too damned old. Start past four, and it's all wasted effort."
―Inge Six Fingers[src]

Inge Six Fingers is an Elder Nord member of the Bards College in Solitude.

Background[]

Inge is known as the "Dean of Lutes" in the Bards College. She claims to be a master of the lute only because it takes a lifetime to master, which is also why she is known as Six-Fingers. She can be found wandering around the library or upstairs as she teaches the lute and other bardic specialties to students in the classroom upstairs.

Interactions[]

Finn's Lute[]

Inge asks the Dragonborn to retrieve Finn's Lute, which has been stolen recently, from Stony Creek Cave.

Dialogue[]

Finn's Lute[]

"It makes me sad whenever I think about it."

Why are you sad? "Hmm? Oh, sorry. My mind wanders sometimes. I was just thinking about Finn's Lute. Over a year ago, thieves broke into the college and off with a lot of valuable things. Mostly gold and silver. But they also stole Finn's Lute. We just learned where the bandits fled to, and I very much want that lute back."
What's so important about Finn's Lute? "Finn was the bard who invented the eight course lute that is commonplace today. Until he found a way to string the extra courses, bards only had six course lutes. The lute they stole is Finn's original eight course lute. I doubt they even realize its true value."

"Glad that distraction's over..."

After finding the lute:

I've found Finn's Lute. "What? You did? Oh sweet Divines! You did! There is no way I can pay you what this lute is worth. But I can teach you a few tricks I've learned over the years."

Conversations[]

Aia's solo[]

Inge: "Your solo performance is about a week away. I expect to hear your early rendition tomorrow, understand?" Aia: "At this point, I hardly see how your advice would improve it; it's flawless." Inge: "I'll be the judge of that. Now, back to your practice."

Jorn's solo[]

Inge: "Your solo performance is about a week away. I expect to hear your early rendition tomorrow, understand?" Jorn: "I've converted the classic tale of Eyldi the Bear to be performed with drums. I think you'll be impressed!" Inge: "I'll be the judge of that. Now, back to your practice."

Illdi's solo[]

Inge: "Your solo performance is about a week away. I expect to hear your early rendition tomorrow, understand?" Illdi: "Oh, thank you! I've been working on an original piece. I hope it can stand up to the classics!" Inge: "I'll be the judge of that. Now, back to your practice."

Inge's students[]

Viarmo: "How are your students coming along?" Inge: "Some of them have a long way to go, but they're mostly passable. Don't let them hear I said that, though!" Viarmo: "Of course not! Complacency is the bane of art. They're in good hands with you, Inge." Inge: "Yes, Headmaster."

Quotes[]

  • "Well, look at you. If only everyone acted like you did."
  • "Only reason I'm so good with a lute is because I'm old. It takes a lifetime to master."
  • "Come, come, I haven't got all day."
  • "Make it quick!"
  • "We're done then? Good."

Trivia[]

  • Although her name suggests it, she does not have six fingers.
  • If the Dragonborn kills her, Aia Arria will send them a "thank you" note.

Appearances[]

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